Gunner Depew in Hospital Recalls World War Trials
Synopels Albert N. Depew narrates service in the U S Navy rising to chief petty officer first class gunner. He joins the French Foreign Legion and fights at Dixmude and the Dardanelles aboard the Cassard. He recounts battles with Germans in front lines near Cape Helles and Kum Kaleh, describes shell and shrapnel dangers, a tragic wound to a junior officer, and a brutal hospital ward. He also details a Brest to Dardanelles voyage, gun turret combat, and a submersible cruise with a submarine commander aboard a practice voyage.
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U.S. Navy
Foreign Legion of France
Casserd
Synopels
Albert N. Depew
United States navy
navy
France
Foreign Legion
lend forces
Flanders front
Dixmude
Depente
Hell
Gallipoli
Brent
OCassard
Murray
Dixmnde
Cassard
Dardanelles
sven
Cape Helles
cape
Kum Kaleh
V" beach
IneKee
garriion
sick bay
Brest
os bull
Yarmouth
ehella
Q. M
Cas yard
Deviled Dishes From Honey and Flavorful Syrups
A home recipe rundown lists sugar substitutes and deviled fare. It covers honey and maple syrup use in waffles and puddings, plus making and using a deviled paste for chicken legs beef and ham. The piece notes deviled foods as popular appetizers and includes detailed preparation steps.
Must Remain Awake Says Uncle Eben On Opportunity
A rural proverbs filled remark notes that opportunity knocks at every door but warns that one who sits and listens may fall asleep and miss it. The speaker, Uncle Eben, emphasizes vigilance over warning in a folksy cadence.
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Eben
Were Magweed Views Of The Sailor Boy
Milton's mother asks each family member which view of the sailor boy to keep for them. One chooses a front view, another a profile, and Milton, eager to differ, asks for a packet view.
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Milton
Patience, a Judge, and a Clever Prisoner Tale
A 19th century style vignette recalls a prisoner awaiting sentence and a judge offering a riddle about a home fireside to trap a reluctant inmate. Another anecdote shows Mr and Mrs Smith arguing about visiting friends Murray, highlighting social tact and avoidance.
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Pearson
Mr. Smith
Smiths
Murray
Mya. Smiths
Pure Blue Bleach Ad Promises White Clothes
An old advertisement sample touts a pure blue laundry bleaching product with claims of true blue color and whiter white results. It urges shoppers to request the large package from trusted grocers and ends with a social note about girls pursuing bachelors on the road to prosperity.
Comeback causal tale sells Haarlem Oil Capsules cure claim
Advertisement extols Gold Haarlem Oil Capsules as the national remedy for urinary and kidney troubles, urging three capsules daily to restore strength from overwork and poor diet. Claims 200 years of testing, immediate relief, refunds if ineffective, and calls for looking for medal branding. includes a joke and a stray quote about charity.
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Hollan
Holland
Haarlem
Ady
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Alvid Draphal
Gontal
Kinicl Pearpe
CASTORIA
Libby
M!Neill & Libby
Chicago
Reneson
Boston
Romedy Co
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